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Certifiers Under Fire

Strata, Building Defects, Certifiers, Planning Approvals

Posted 22 June 2016

We explore below three of the significant recent developments in case law concerning building certification practices.…

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Submissions on the Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016 and Strata Schemes Development Regulation 2016

Strata, Strata Reform

Posted 17 May 2016

Submissions on the Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016 and Strata Schemes Development Regulation 2016 Introduction This is a submission from Bannermans Lawyers addressing a number of issues …

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Proximate Cause – The Wayne tank principle and the three little pigs

Strata Insurance

Posted 05 March 2023

You may have recently seen in the papers that building in Lidcombe where the roof blew off in January and the owners found themselves in the situation with a strata policy which covers storm damage bu…

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Swimming Pool Changes – Are You Selling, Buying or Leasing? Beware the hype!

Strata, Conveyancing

Posted 26 April 2016

Changes to the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and regulations come into force on 29 April 2016 and will have a direct impact on the sale, purchase or lease of properties with a swimming pool or outdoor spa. …

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Strata Managers – New options for owners

Strata, Strata Reform

Posted 29 February 2016

The new strata laws that commenced on 30 November 2016 have made significant changes to the appointment and role of strata managing agents. Investment property owners also need to be aware of the chan…

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Will the new reform mean that Owners Corporations will now raise money to match their 10-Year Sinking Fund Plan?

Strata, Strata Reform

Posted 21 February 2016

Under the current legislation there is a requirement for owners corporations “to take into account” the 10 year sinking fund plan. Many schemes do not comply with this obligation in good faith wit…

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Strata Law Reform: Impacts on Strata Manager Agreements

Strata, Management Agreements, Strata Reform

Posted 20 February 2016

The new strata laws have made significant changes to the appointment and role of strata managing agents.…

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So what happens if the owners corporation does not fix the building? Is the 2015 Strata Reform going to assist?

Strata, Building Defects, Strata Reform

Posted 13 February 2016

Many owners face problems with strata schemes failing to repair and maintain the common property. These problems include: Loss of rent; Property damage to their lot property items; Relocation …

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